Core Viewpoint - Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) is considered an affordable stock under $30, with mixed analyst ratings and price target adjustments reflecting varying outlooks on the company's performance and market conditions [1][2]. Price Target Adjustments - Barclays raised the price target for Vale S.A. to $15.50 from $14.50, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing a constructive view on European miners and potential upside for copper and precious metals amid expectations of a Federal Reserve easing cycle [1]. - Scotiabank downgraded Vale S.A. to Sector Perform from Outperform, setting a price target of $15 [1]. - Wells Fargo increased its price target to $13 from $12 while keeping an Equal Weight rating, highlighting supply constraints that could support aluminum and copper prices through fiscal Q3 2026 [2]. Company Operations - Vale S.A. produces and exports a range of materials including copper, pellets, iron ore, manganese, and iron alloys, with operations segmented into Energy Transition Materials, Iron Solutions, and Coal and Others [3].

Core Viewpoint - Critical Metals (NASDAQ: CRML) shares surged by 32.6% following the announcement of the first assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Tanbreez rare-earth project in southern Greenland [1] Company Summary - The company reported significant assay results from its drilling program, which is expected to enhance its position in the rare-earth market [1] - The increase in share price reflects positive investor sentiment and potential growth opportunities stemming from the drilling results [1] Industry Summary - The rare-earth sector is experiencing heightened interest due to the increasing demand for critical metals in various industries, including technology and renewable energy [1] - The successful drilling results at the Tanbreez project may contribute to the overall growth and competitiveness of the rare-earth industry [1]

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generation Mining Ltd. (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF) ("Generation Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its upsized prospectus offering (the "Offering") of units of the Company (the "Units"). The Offering was completed on a "bought deal" basis pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement") dated January 9, 2026, among the Company and a syndicate of underwriters including Stifel Canada, as lead underwriter and so. ...

Core Insights - Angkor Resources Corp. is initiating additional exploration on its CZ Gold target located in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia, following previous announcements regarding the gold prospect [1][2] Exploration Activities - The CZ Gold Prospect is situated on a steep hill with a 47-metre underground incline, where artisanal miners have conducted shallow channel sampling [2] - A trenching, sampling, assay, and analysis program will be conducted, starting at the top of the exit area, with the trench expected to be 80 metres long [3][4] - Farmers will be compensated for any loss or damage to their crops during the exploration activities [3] Additional Prospects - Plans are underway for a drill program on the Wild Boar gold prospect, located 3 kilometers east of the CZ target, where trenching has revealed quartz veins and expanded the gold anomaly to 1.5 by 1.2 kilometers [7] Company Overview - Angkor Resources Corp. is a public company listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, focusing on mineral and energy solutions in Cambodia and Canada [9] - The company holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia, with multiple prospects in copper and gold [9] - Angkor's energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources Cambodia Co. Ltd., has an onshore oil and gas license covering over 4095 square kilometers in Cambodia [10]

Core Viewpoint - Regency Silver Corp. has initiated its 2026 drill program at the Dios Padre project in Sonora, Mexico, focusing on expanding mineralization knowledge and confirming the orientation of mineralized zones [1][4]. Drilling Program Details - The initial drilling will concentrate on the area surrounding Hole REG 25-26, which intersected sulphide-specularite supported breccia over a non-continuous interval of approximately 240 meters [2]. - Hole REG 25-26 intersected mineralization approximately 150 meters down-dip from historic mine workings and 225 meters up-dip from drill hole REG-25-25 [2]. - The first hole of the 2026 program, REG 25-27, will target 50 meters above the strongest mineralization observed in REG-25-26, with plans for a minimum of four additional holes between 500-650 meters in length [3]. Mineralization Insights - Previous drill results include significant intersections: REG 23-21 with 38 meters of 7.36 g/t gold, REG 22-01 with 35.8 meters of 6.84 g/t gold, 0.88% copper, and 21.82 g/t silver, and REG 23-14 with 29.4 meters of 6.32 g/t gold [2][6]. - The breccia zones are believed to be influenced by a series of Quartz-Feldspar porphyries, which are critical in driving the mineralized zones [4]. Company Overview - Regency Silver Corp. is a Canadian resource company focused on exploring high-grade gold, copper, and silver in Mexico, with the Dios Padre project being its flagship [6]. - The company is led by a team of experienced professionals with expertise in exploration and production [6].

Core Viewpoint - Snow Lake Resources Ltd. has reached an agreement with Canadian Uranium Corp. to extend the option agreement for the Mound Lake Gallium Project, aligning with U.S. efforts to enhance domestic critical mineral supply chains [1][2][4]. Company Summary - Snow Lake Resources Ltd. focuses on developing its nuclear fuel cycle business while acquiring interests in North American critical minerals projects [4]. - The company aims to earn up to an 80% interest in the Mound Lake project through exploration expenditures and cash payments over two years [13]. - The Mound Lake project is an early-stage exploration site covering over 4,800 hectares and is prospective for lithium, cesium, tantalum, and gallium [9][10]. Industry Context - The U.S. Administration's Proclamation on January 14, 2026, emphasizes the need for domestic mining and processing of critical minerals to reduce reliance on imports, particularly for gallium [2][7]. - Gallium is classified as a critical mineral due to its essential role in various technologies, including semiconductors and military applications, with the U.S. currently importing 100% of its gallium needs [6][8]. - Historical exploration at Mound Lake has shown gallium values ranging from 50 to 110 ppm, indicating significant potential for future development [11].

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2026) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") is pleased to announce that Jason Bagg has been appointed Vice-President Corporate Development, effective January 15, 2026. Mr. Bagg brings over 25 years of financial and uranium sector experience, including his position as Chief Executive Officer of Urano Energy Corp, and Puranium Energy Ltd. Tom Drivas, CEO of Appia, commented:" ...

Surface-accessible high-grade silver, rapid development, and nearby operating mills position the Company for a capital-efficient path toward potential cash flowVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio Silver Inc. (“Rio Silver” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) today outlined the clear steps required to begin accessing high-grade silver mineralization at surface and advance into underground development at the Maria Norte Project, located in Peru’s prolific Huachocolpa silv ...

Core Insights - First Atlantic Nickel Corp. has made a significant discovery of awaruite, a rare nickel-iron-cobalt alloy, which is relevant to the vulnerabilities in the critical mineral supply chain highlighted in a recent White House proclamation [1][2][3] Industry Context - The White House proclamation emphasizes that the import of processed critical minerals and their derivatives poses a potential threat to national security, identifying nickel and cobalt as essential for critical infrastructure and defense applications [2][3] - The proclamation also notes that despite having domestic mining capacity for minerals like cobalt and nickel, the U.S. lacks sufficient domestic processing capacity, leading to reliance on foreign sources [3] Awaruite Discovery - First Atlantic's Pipestone XL discovery is the first large-scale drilled discovery of awaruite in the Western Hemisphere since the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) identified it as a potential solution to nickel concentrate shortages in 2012 [4][5] - Awaruite can be processed using magnetic separation and flotation, bypassing the conventional smelting and permitting challenges associated with nickel sulfide and laterite deposits [9][10] Processing Advantages - Awaruite's magnetic properties allow for easier concentration and processing, resulting in lower electricity requirements and reduced emissions compared to traditional nickel processing methods [10] - The absence of sulfur in awaruite reduces the risk of acid mine drainage and other permitting challenges commonly associated with sulfide mineralization [10] North American Processing Capacity - North America currently has limited nickel smelting capacity, with only two operational pyrometallurgical nickel smelters in Ontario and no operating domestic nickel smelters in the U.S., highlighting a key vulnerability in the supply chain [11] - Awaruite's processing method may provide an alternative pathway that reduces reliance on constrained or foreign-controlled processing infrastructure [11] Metallurgical Testing - Preliminary metallurgical testing at Pipestone XL has shown a magnetic concentrate averaging approximately 1.3% nickel, with ongoing work aimed at upgrading this to around 60% through flotation [12][13] - The potential for awaruite concentrate to be directly converted to nickel sulfate positions it favorably within the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit framework [14] Additional Mineral Recovery - The company's metallurgical program is now evaluating chromium, which has been confirmed in the awaruite-bearing magnetic concentrate, representing an additional opportunity in the critical mineral supply chain [16] Future Exploration Plans - First Atlantic anticipates updates on its drilling program and is evaluating targets for a new winter drill program to further delineate and expand the Pipestone XL Nickel Alloy Project [17]